Roland Wayne Joseph, 92, of Easton, PA died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Country Meadows, Forks Twp. Born March 21, 1932 in Wilson Borough, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and May (Saul) Joseph. He was a 1949 graduate of Easton High School and a 1953 graduate of Colgate University. He and the former Dorothy Hutnik were married on April 1, 1953 in Norwich, NY. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from July 1953 to August 1962, attaining the rank of Captain. Roland was the former manager of Joseph’s Men’s Store in Easton. He joined the firm in October 1955 and remained with the company through its sale in 1978 before retiring in 1992. Roland was a member of the former Temple Covenant of Peace, the Easton Lions Club and the Jewish Community Center, where he served on their Board. He was also a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the American Cancer Society.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy Joseph; his children: Michael Joseph (wife Fujiko) of Wilson Borough, Debra McCall (husband Robert) of Easton, David Joseph (wife Debra) of Bethlehem, PA, Mark Joseph (wife Susan) of Easton, Paul Joseph (wife Kathy) of Tampa, FL; a sister: Marcia Director of Portland, OR; 7 grandchildren and a great grandson.
Services will be private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Family Service of Lehigh Valley, 2004 Allen St., Allentown, PA 18104 (www.jfslv.org). Online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
